Internecine Clashes in Nagaland

Date

District

March 15

Phek District

One NSCN-IM cadre was killed in a factional clash when a group of NSCN-IM cadres attacked a camp belonging to the NSCN-K near Old Thewati village under Phek District.

March 17

Mon District

The NSCN-K 'head' from Tirap (Arunachal), 'brigadier' Chipu Menon-Khunwang, was killed in Mon District of Nagaland. Sources said that Menon was killed by another NSCN-K cadre near Mon town gate in the afternoon.

June 4

Phek District

One NSCN-IM militant was killed by NNC in Phek District. According to the NSCN-IM, one Nechizo, of 'Naga Army' (NSCN-IM's armed wing) hailing from Thehe-phu village in Phek District was killed by the NNC (Non Accordist).

Zunheboto District

NSCN-K attacked the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi camp, killing one militant and injuring others at Ghukiye village in Zunheboto District. NSCN-K also took away three weapons belonging to NSCN- Khole-Kitovi.

Zunheboto District

One militant of NSCN-Khole-Kitvoi was killed and another seriously injured in a factional clash with NSCN-K at Zunheboto District.

Dimapur

Suspected NSCN-K killed a militant belonging to the NSCN Khole-Kitovi at Purana Bazaar in Dimapur. A civilian also sustained injuries in the militant attack.

Dimapur

Unidentified militants killed 'Town Command' of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi, identified as, Visavo Chakhesang, at Dimapur. Two empty cases and a live round of .9mm were recovered from the spot.

Kohima

NSCN-Khole-Kitovi militants fired indiscriminately at a top commander of the NSCN-K, 'Captain' Hokivi, at Agri colony in Kohima on December 29. Hokivi escaped unhurt but stray bullets injured three civilians identified as Vimhazou Angami, Raju Chetri and Meletso Chakhesang (9).

Date

District

January 3

Kohima

A NNC cadre is killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants during an internecine clash at Kigutouma village.

A NSCN-K cadre, identified as self styled Khapur Zaremo Odyuo, was killed by the rival NSCN-IM cadres during a factional clash at Mekokla village.

Date

District

February 7

Dimapur

Two NNC cadres, M. Sinoi Poh and M. Jopoah, are killed by the NSCN-IM militants in an internecine clash between Somra and Tusom villages. However, the NNC claims that the victims are not its cadres and they are civilians.

An internecine clash between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival NSCN-K faction occurs at Sungha village near Bhandari area.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Khole Mao, is killed by the rival NSCN-K cadres during an internecine clash at Liphi village under Bhandari Sub-Division.

The dead body of the self-styled 'secretary' of NSCN-K, identified as Kevingulie Yeise, abducted by unidentified gunmen from his residence at Medziphema, is recovered from Kiruphema along the National Highway-39.

Two persons, including a NSCN-IM cadre Lovika Assumi, are wounded in a shoot out between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival National NSCN-K in Dimapur.

A NSCN-K cadre, identified as Mughaho (26), is killed while three others, including a civilian, are injured when three armed men open fire on three NSCN-K cadres in a hotel at Burma Camp bazaar.

A barber, Arjun Thakur (21), is injured at 4th Mile near the cease-fire monitoring cell office in Dimapur, when suspected NSCN-K militants opened fire on some NSCN-IM cadres inside a saloon.

A NSCN-K militant, Nekavi Chishi, is shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Diphupar. Police said Nekavi had reportedly defected from the NSCN-IM.

A NSCN-K cadre, Khriebu Pochury, is abducted and subsequently killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants in Kohima.

A NSCN-K militant, Hopeto Tuccu, is shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Phaibijang village near Power Grid colony in Dimapur.

A NSCN-K cadre, Theja Kent Rengma, is killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants in his residence at Tsosinyu village.

Date

District

January 14

Mokokchung

Three senior cadres of the NSCN-K were shot dead and another cadre was abducted by the rival NSCN-IM militants in a hideout at Mingkong, for their alleged involvement in extortion.

Three NSCN-IM militants, Tokishe G. Swu, Asangba Santam and Nikhuyi, and Swu's wife were abducted by the NSCN-U cadres from Dimapur.

One NSCN-K militant, identified as Kitoyi Zhimo of Zekiye village in the Zunheboto district, is shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Electrical Colony in the capital Kohima.

Two NSCN-IM leaders, Hangsing and Longshen, are abducted from their respective houses by the NSCN-U. Meanwhile, the NSCN-U alleges that four persons were abducted by the NSCN-IM on March 25 in Dimapur and one of them was tortured resulting in his death.

Two NSCN-IM militants, identified as 'captain' Wungreithan and 'sgt.' Peter, are abducted by the rival NSCN-U cadres from the New Market area in Dimapur. The abduction occurs after both the groups had released their rival cadres from their respective captivity through the initiative of the Reconciliation Forum on April 2.

One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'ss sgt. major' Taku Ao, is shot at and wounded by suspected militants of the rival NSCN-K near Fancy Market in the Kohima town.

Two cadres of the NSCN-U, identified as '2nd Lt.' Alex Sema and 'Sgt. Maj.' Sukuithong, and one from the rival NSCN-IM, identified as 'Lt.' Shondhar, are killed while another cadre from the NSCN-IM is abducted in three separate incidents of factional violence in Dimapur.

A clash between militants of the NSCN-U and NSCN-IM occurs at Singrijan along the Assam-Nagaland border.

Two NSCN-U militants, 'capt' Atovi and 'sgt maj' Pukheto, and two NSCN-IM militants, 'pvt' Thachan Tangkhul and Y. Tangkhul, are killed during an internecine clash between the two outfits at Tenyiphe-I near St. Joseph's School along the road towards Khopanalla in Dimapur.

One cadre of the Non-Accordist faction of the NNC, identified as 'sergeant major.' Rutsuthung Pochury, is injured by cadres of the rival Accordist faction of the NNC during an internecine clash at Jericho-II Colony in the Phek town.

One 'deputy kilonser' (minister), Nemalie Metha, and a 'joint secretary', Kahoi Chaplee, of the NSCN-IM are abducted by the rival NSCN-U from Dimapur.

Two civilians and a NSCN-U cadre are killed during an internecine clash between the rival NSCN-IM and NSCN-U militants at Old Showuba village under Niuland sub-division.

One NSCN-IM militant, 'lieutenant' A. Pouken Zeliang, is shot dead by unidentified militants at Burma Camp area in Dimapur.

Two NSCN-U cadres, identified as 'sgt. maj.' Yanger Phom and 'pvt' Kavito Sema, are killed during an internecine clash between the NSCN-IM and NSCN-U at Merapani.

In separate incidents, two civilians, including a college student, and a NSCN-IM militant are shot dead by unidentified militants in Dimapur.

Hundreds of people chase out the NSCN-IM and NSCN-U militants engaged in an internecine clash at Diphupar.

An internecine clash between militants of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-U occurs at 'Tinali Teak Bagan' between Xelhozhe and Seithekiema 'A'. Police said there were no reports of casualty on either side. However, the Gaon Bura (village head) of Old Showuba village, Lithrung, quoting an NSCN-U source said that one of its cadres was injured in the clash.

At least 14 cadres of the NSCN-K and the NSCN-U are killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants during an internecine clash at Seithekema C village. Two civilians were later killed by the NSCN-IM militants when they opened fire on people who attacked the cease-fire monitoring cell of the outfit located in the same area.

The residence of one NSCN-IM 'captain', identified as Shangreiso, is allegedly set ablaze by the NSCN-U cadres in Dimapur.

One unidentified NSCN-IM militant is injured during a factional clash with cadres of its rival group at Mokokchung.

One NSCN-K militant, Zakaito Zhimomi, and a civilian, Vihugha Aomi, are abducted from Showuba village near Vihokhu camp and later shot dead by the NSCN-IM militants. Their bodies are dumped near the Dimapur stadium. Two other persons are also abducted by the NSCN-IM militants from the incident site. Police recover a burnt motorcycle from the same site.

Unidentified militants abduct and later shoot dead two persons at East Block. The slain persons are identified as '2nd Lt.' Supongnungsang Longchar of the NSCN-IM and his driver Jyoti Joshi.

At least 15 cadres of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-U are killed in separate factional clashes in and around Dimapur. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM says that following the clash people set ablaze the residence of one NSCN-IM 'lieutenant col', Elijah, at Purana Bazar in Dimapur.

One NSCN-IM militant, identified as 'captain' Avito, is killed by the rival NSCN-U militants at Super Market.

One 'sergeant major' of the NSCN-IM is killed by the rival NSCN-U militants at Tseminyu town.

One NSCN-U cadre, Chuba Phom, is shot dead by unidentified militants along Chate River.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Tsengpeng, is killed during a factional clash with the NSCN-U militants in Dimapur.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Venda Shan, is shot dead by the NSCN-U cadres at Tsetungse village.

Seven NSCN-U militants are killed when their main camp located at Vihokhu is overrun by the rival NSCN-IM militants. All the leaders of the NSCN-U camping at Vihokhu have reportedly fled and over 45 vehicles belonging to the militants of the camp have also been burnt down completely.

One cadre of the Non-Accordist faction of the NNC, identified as Nikheto Zhimo, is killed by unidentified militants at Medziphema.

One NSCN-K militant and a civilian are killed in an attack by the NSCN-IM cadres near Dimapur.

Two NSCN-K cadres, Khuzheto and Hokiye Yeptho, are abducted and later shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Diphupar village in the Dimapur district. The NSCN-K sources claimed that three NSCN-IM cadres were also killed in the clash.

One NSCN-K cadre, Wangkam Konyak, is abducted by five NSCN-IM militants from his residence at Thilixu New and later shot dead near Daeshin Academy School at Diphupar 'B' village.

One former NSCN-IM cadre, A.S. Yungam, is abducted by the NSCN-K cadres from PR Hill and later shot dead at New Market in the capital Kohima.

Police recovered the dead body of a former NSCN-IM militant, H.Yarkao alias Felix, from a temple near the railway tracks in Dimapur.

Police recovered the dead body of a NSCN-IM militant, D.T. Haokip, earlier abducted and subsequently killed, from the Nagarjan area in Dimapur.

At least 10 armed NSCN-IM cadres clash with the rival NSCN-K group at Khuhuboto in the Dimapur District.

One civilian is killed when NSCN-IM militants attacked hideouts of the NSCN-K at Lhotovi village in the Dimapur District.

Dimapur District Police recovered the dead body of a NSCN-K militant, Hotovi Yeptho, who was killed by the rival faction.

One NSCN-IM militant, R.V. Sahrünü, is abducted and later shot dead by the NSCN-K militants near SKV petrol pump area in Kohima. Sahrünü's nephew was also abducted with him.

The Dimapur District Police recover the dead body of a NSCN-IM cadre, Hokheshe Kinimi, from the Burma Camp area. According to unconfirmed reports, Hokheshe had recently defected from the rival NSCN-K.

The Diphupar Police recovered the dead body of a person, Raju Mandal, near Sugar Mill village at 5th Mile in Dimapur. The NSCN-IM alleged that Raju, a son-in-law of its leader Vikheshe, was shot dead by the rival NSCN-U.

One NSCN-K cadre, Vitoshe Sumi, and a civilian, Hunato Sumi, are abducted from Bor Lingri and later shot dead at Signal Angami by the rival NSCN-IM militants.

One NSCN-U cadre, Avikhe Chophy, is shot at and wounded by three unidentified militants in Dimapur.

Two NSCN-IM cadres are killed while one from the NSCN-K and two civilians are injured in separate factional clashes in Dimapur.

One NSCN-U cadre, Vikheto Achumi, is killed during a factional clash with the rival NSCN-IM militants at a farm land between Kuhuboto town and Vihokhu village.

One NSCN-IM militant, 'Major' Ningtam Tangkhul, is shot dead by unidentified militants at Jalukie town.

One NSCN-IM militant, 'captain' David Tangkhul, is killed buy unidentified militants at his residence near Razhu Point in Kohima.

One NSCN-IM militant, 'captain' Ashun Tangkhul, is abducted by unidentified militants from a bus at Jotsoma in Kohima when he is on his way to Dimapur.

One gaonbura (village headman) and a member of the Dobashis (chiefs of Naga customary courts) Joint Forum, identified as P.P. Zeliang, is shot dead by the NSCN militants at his residence in West Yard Colony in Dimapur.

An Army convoy is damaged during crossfire between the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K at Khermahal area in Dimapur.

One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as '2nd Lt' Moatoshi', is shot dead by unidentified militants at Rail Bazaar road in Dimapur. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM accuses the rival NSCN-K for his killing.

One NSCN-IM militant, 's/s sergeant major' Thomas Poumai, is shot dead by unidentified militants at Lower Lerie colony in Kohima. Police recover five empty cases of 9-mm pistol from the incident site. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM accuses the NSCN-K of killing Thomas.

Around 30 NSCN-IM militants attack a combined force of the NSCN-K and Black Widow (BW) militants between Jalukie and Phaijaing. While the NSCN-IM sources say there is no casualty on their side, the rival group's senior functionary, Singson Kuki, says two NSCN-IM cadres are injured. Police, too, confirm that there are no casualties.

One NSCN-K cadre, 'sgt maj' Aghato alias Ghotovi, is injured by the rival NSCN-IM militants during a factional clash at 3rd Mile in Dimapur.

Police recover dead bodies of two NSCN-K cadres, Aoluin and Moajungshi, at a forest between Khensa and Chungtia villages.

The dead body of one NSCN-K cadre, identified as 's/s' SO Hukato Achumi, is recovered near Delhi Public School. He is blindfolded and his hands are tied behind. He is shot on the forehead.

Police recover the dead body of a NSCN-K cadre,'s/s' SO Vito Chishi, from Chathe River near Ekranipathar. He is shot on the back of the head and his eyes are blindfolded and hands tied behind.

The NSCN-IM militants kill one NSCN-K cadre, identified as Japheth Rengma, after abducting him from Paramedical area.

The Mokokchung District Police recover the dead body of a NSCN-K cadre, Imdongsungba, from a place along the Tuensang Road. Police says he is shot by the rival NSCN-IM. Police also recover 'NSCN/GPRN' tax collection booklet of Ao region from the slain cadre.

A NSCN-K cadre is killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants during a factional clash at Forest Colony in Namsa of Mon district. The slain cadre is identified as 'pvt.' Omwang of Chingphoi village. The report adds that the NSCN-IM attacked a temporary camp of the NSCN-K resulting in the exchange of fire between the rival cadres.

A NSCN-K cadre, Mughaho, is killed and three others, including a civilian, are injured when three unidentified militants open fire on three NSCN-K cadres at a hotel at Burma Camp bazaar in Dimapur.

A barber, identified as Arjun Thakur, is injured at 4^th Mile near the cease-fire monitoring cell office when suspected NSCN-K militants open fire on some NSCN-IM cadres having haircuts inside a saloon. However, the NSCN-IM cadres manage to escape unharmed.

A NSCN-IM militant, identified as Moatoshi, is shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Rail Bazaar road near a petrol pump opposite Dimapur Railway Station.

A factional clash between the NSCN-IM and the rival NSCN-K militants occurs at 4^th Mile near Diphupar 'A' gate along the National Highway-39 in Dimapur.

A NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'Lt' Starling, is shot dead by unidentified militants outside a photocopy shop opposite Chishi Complex in Circular Road in Dimapur.

A NSCN-K cadre, Tokheho Aye, is chased and later shot dead by unidentified militants near Telephone distribution box at Tinali near Duncan Bosti junction in Dimapur.

A NSCN-M cadre, Keduokholie Mere, is abducted by unidentified militants from his residence at Chandmari colony in Kohima and later shot dead at Aradura hill.

Three NSCN-K cadres are killed when the rival NSCN-IM attacks a transit camp of the NSCN K at Lower Agri colony in Kohima.

A NSCN-K cadre, Nekavi Chishi, is shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Diphupar village. Two empty shells of M 20 and a motorcycle are recovered from the incident site. According to police sources, Nekavi defected from the NSCN-IM.

The dead body of a NSCN-K militant, identified as 'corporal' Khriebu Pochury, is recovered from an unspecified place in Kohima. Khriebu was reportedly abducted by the rival NSCN-IM militants from Electrical colony in Kohima on October 17 and was later shot dead. Meanwhile, the NSCN-K says that the NSCN-IM on October 17 were also trying to abduct Vikuto Rengma, 'chairman' of Rengma region of the NSCN-K at taxi stand in Kohima, but their abduction attempt was foiled by the intervention of India Reserve Battalion personnel.

A NSCN-K cadre, identified as self-styled 'private' Hopeto Sumi, is killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Phaiphijang Colony in Dimapur.

A suspected NSCN-K cadre, Kehoi Sumi, is shot dead by unidentified militants near Zion Hospital while returning to Dimapur town from the hospital in an auto rickshaw.

A former NSCN-IM cadre, Vikashe Zhimo, is shot at and wounded by two unidentified militants at Notun Basti junction in Dimapur. Police recover three live rounds and one fired bullet of M20 pistol from the incident site.

A clash occurs between unidentified militants at Notun Basti in Dimapur. Police recover two 7.65 empty shells and one AK-47 live round from the incident site.

Date

District

January 7

Dimapur

One NSCN-K militant was killed during an attack on a NSCN-IM camp at Dimapur town.

One NSCN-IM militant was killed and another injured during a factional clash with the rival NSCN-K cadres at Sanghou village near Athibung.

One 'section officer' of the NSCN-K, identified as Lichumthung Ezung, was abducted and subsequently killed by NSCN-IM cadres.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Moa Phom, was killed in a shootout when a 20-member group of the NSCN-K attacked a base of the outfit at Daklane area.

One NSCN-IM militant, 'captain' Jasper, was shot dead by the rival NSCN-K cadres at Nagarjan area.

Two civilians, Pangai Konyak and Phoba Konyak, were killed by the NSCN-IM militants near a bridge below Naga Hospital. The NSCN-IM claimed that the duo were 'sergeant' and 'private' in the rival Khaplang faction, a charge refuted by the Konyak Union (the apex body of the Konyak Tribe).

One NSCN-K militant, identified as Vikuto, was allegedly abducted and subsequently shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants near Camp Hebron.

The NSCN-K said that the outfit's 'makeshift' camp at Saijang was attacked by a combined force of the NSCN-IM, "PREPAK, KYKL, KRA, UPDS and DHD (Anti-talk party)" numbering about 150 cadres. During the encounter, five militants of the NSCN-IM were shot dead while two NSCN-K militants was killed and one weapon was lost, said Anie Konyak, 'Under Secretary' of the NSCN-K.

One factional clash between the NSCN-IM militants and the rival NSCN-K militants was reported from the Phek town.

Three militants belonging to the NNC were killed in an ambush by suspected NSCN I-M militants at Pfutsero town.

Unidentified militants opened fire near Ura Academy in Kohima village under the North Police Station in the Kohima city. There was no report of any casualty in the incident, which police described as a clash between two rival factions of the NSCN. The State Police Quick Reaction Team recovered 13 empty cases of different ammunition and four bullet heads at separate locations near the encounter site.

One NSCN-K militant, identified as Uewrethong, was killed and two others sustained injuries during a factional clash with the rival NSCN-IM militants at Khukiye-Lukhaiyi village.

One NSCN-IM militant, identified as Sergeant Major Horam Tangkhul, was killed and two NSCN-K militants were injured when the two rival factions clashed at Hoishe village.

Three civilians and four NSCN-K cadres were injured in an internecine clash between NSCN-IM and NSCN-K militants at Satakha.

One NSCN-IM militant, identified as '2^nd lieutenant.' Kakiho Sema, was shot at and wounded by the rival NSCN-K militants at Walford area.

Three NSCN-IM cadres, including its Naginimora town 'commander' Mampai Konyak, 'second in command' Longtik Phom and Ameth Konyak, a bodyguard, were killed by the rival NSCN-K cadres.

Two NSCN-IM cadres, one from Akuluto town and the other from Lumami village, were abducted and later shot dead by suspected NSCN-K cadres.

Three NSCN-K cadres were abducted and subsequently shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM cadres in the Kher Mahal area.

One NSCN-IM cadre is killed by a NSCN-K militant at Merangkong village.

Two NSCN-IM cadres, identified as K. Athikho Mao and Daihe Mao, were abducted and subsequently killed by suspected NSCN-K cadres in the capital Kohima.

In a factional clash, cadres of the NSCN-K claimed to have shot dead four NSCN-IM cadres at Namsai.

One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'sergeant major.' Ningam Tangkhul, was killed in a factional clash with the NSCN-K at Bungsang. Meanwhile, the NSCN-K claimed two more from the rival faction were either killed or injured in the clash.

Six NSCN-K cadres were killed during a factional clash with the NSCN-IM. Police said three of the slain NSCN-K cadres were identified as Yenito Sumi of Hoshepu village, Hukugha Sumi of Tsuruhu village and Koza Chakhesang. One civilian was injured during the incident.

One NSCN-K cadre, identified as 'sergeant major' Kihoto Chophy, was killed during a factional clash with the NSCN-IM, while another cadre sustained injuries at Medziphema. Two civilians from the Kuki community were also injured in the clashes.

One civilian, identified as Vihoto Chishi, was killed by the NSCN-K at Police Colony. Police said the victim was earlier with the NSCN-IM as its 'Central Administrative Officer' of Sumi Region.

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a NSCN-IM 'sectional officer', identified as Moatoshi. Claiming responsibility for the killing, the rival NSCN-K 'supervisor' Akato Chopi said that Moatoshi was killed for being a 'traitor'.

One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'Corporal' Manu, was shot dead by the rival NSCN-K cadres at an unspecified place.

One NSCN-K cadre, Akaho Assumi, was abducted and later shot dead by NSCN-IM cadres.

An internecine clash occurred between militants belonging to the NSCN-K and NSCN-IM at Nikhekhu village under Niuland sub-division. While NSCN-K claimed that one cadre of the rival outfit was killed and another injured in the clash, the NSCN-I-M denied any of its cadres being killed or injured. The report added that one NSCN-I-M cadre was assaulted and his weapons were snatched by the local people when he threatened them.

Three non-accordist Federal Government of Nagaland FGN cadres, identified as Mugulhu, Zeveta and Khrusavoyi, and two unidentified cadres of the NSCN-IM were killed in a factional clash at Khutsokhuno village. Another unidentified NSCN-IM cadre sustained injuries in the clash.

NSCN-IM cadres killed four cadres of the rival NSCN-K faction, identified as Zaremo, P. Chamo Lotha, Anthony and Chenithiing, at Mekokla village. One more cadre, identified as Thechamo Lotha, sustained injuries in the incident.

Police recovered the dead body of a NSCN-K cadre, identified as Chijanbemo, inside a jungle near Doyang Hydro Electric Project. Chijanbemo was reportedly killed in a clash between the NSCN-K and the rival NSCN-IM outfit.

One unidentified NSCN-IM cadre sustained injuries in a factional clash with the rival NSCN-K at Namsa Forest colony.

Suspected NSCN-K militants fired upon cadres of the rival NSCN-IM when the latter were alighting from a local taxi near Agri Colony junction at PR Hill. One NSCN-IM cadre and the taxi driver were injured in the incident.

One suspected Federal Government of Nagaland cadre was shot at and wounded by suspected NSCN-IM militants.

A group of 40-60 cadres of the NSCN-K and Federal Government of Nagaland attacked militants of the rival NSCN-IM outfit at Phek town.

Rival factions of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K clashed at Longkhim-Chare.

Militants of the rival NSCN-IM and NSCN-K clashed at Luchami village.

Five NSCN-IM militants were shot dead by suspected KLA cadres at an unspecified place between Jotsoma and Khonoma.

One NSCN-IM militant, Wangkap Konyak, and an unidentified NSCN-K militant were killed in an internecine clash between the combined cadres of the NSCN-K and Naga National Council on the one hand and NSCN-IM cadres on the other at Salomi village.

Four NSCN-IM militants, Kevetso Kezo, Avoyi Puro, Vechikho and Kuzhongoyi Puro, were killed when militants of the rival NSCN-K outfit opened fire at AG Colony in the capital Kohima.

A factional clash occurred between the NSCN-IM cadres and a combined group of cadres from the NSCN-K and the Naga National Council at Phek town.

One NSCN-IM militant, identified as 'lance corporal' Ivolu Sema, was killed and two others, Athem Tangkhul and Shimrang Tangkhul, of the same faction were wounded in an internecine clash between around 30 NSCN-IM cadres and a combined group of 50 cadres from the NSCN-K and the Naga National Council at Phek town.

Two NSCN-K militants, Akabo and Hekato, were killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants at General Area Dairy Farm in Medziphema.

Two NSCN-IM militants, '2^nd lieutenant' Tekanungsang Ao and 'sergeant' Ato Sema, were shot dead by NSCN-K militants at 3rd Mile.

Nagaland Police recovered the dead body of one NSCN-K cadre, Honito, from Mao Colony area. He was killed by rival NSCN-IM militants.

Militants of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K clashed at Pungro. Sources added that a group of NSCN-K militants attacked the rival NSCN-IM militants camping at Pungro.

One NSCN-K militant, Chendemo Humtsoe, was killed by the rival NSCN-IM militants during an internecine clash at BOC area.

Four NSCN-K cadres were killed in an ambush by the rival NSCN-IM militants at Old Hospital Colony near Khuthur.

One NSCN-IM cadre is injured by NSCN-K militants at High School junction area.

A heavy exchange of gunfire occurred between militants of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K at Aradhura area near Mental Hospital in Kohima.

One NSCN -IM cadre, Kewhise Metha, was killed by the rival NSCN-K militants during a factional clash. His dead body was later recovered by police from an unspecified place below lower by-pass along the National Highway-39 on the next morning.

One NSCN-IM militant, Ringnaya Tangkhul, was killed while another one, Moikam Phom, was released unharmed after the two are captured by the rival NSCN-K militants at Longkhim town. According to one NSCN-K militant, 'Brig' Niki Sumi, Ringaya was killed in pursuance of the 'quit notice' earlier issued by the NSCN -K on the Tangkhul community.

One ULFA cadre, Mridul Moran, was killed in an encounter with the NSCN-IM at a petrol pump at Tizit. One more cadre of the NSCN-IM, identified as S. M. Konyak, was also killed during the clashes. Two civilians, including a student, were also injured. Sources added that one ULFA militant was also abducted by the NSCN-IM.

The NSCN-K militants killed one cadre of the rival NSCN-IM, identified as 'lieutenant' Sakuyanger, during an encounter at Chuchuyimpang village.

Two NSCN-IM militants, 'captain' Thanshok Tangkul and 'lieutenant' Pukhto Sema, were killed during an internecine clash with the rival NSCN-K faction at Tizit.

Date

District

January 8

Mon

Three militants of the NSCN-IM and the rival NSCN-K were killed in internecine clashes at Nokyan village.

The NSCN-IM and NSCN-K militants clashed at Inbung village. Though the NSCN-K claimed that a NSCN-IM militant was killed in the incident, the latter denied it.

One NSCN-K cadre, Aman Konyak, was killed in a clash with the rival NSCN-IM near Namsa colony.

Two NSCN-K cadres, including the outfit's Angami region chairman Neisa Angami alias AKD and his bodyguard, were killed by rival NSCN-IM militants at Rusoma village. The NSCN-IM cadres also abducted Neisa Angami's son and daughter-in-law.

An unidentified militant was killed and another sustained injuries during a clash between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival NSCN-K at Namsa.

Two cadres, one each of the NSCN-IM and Naga National Council, were killed in an internecine clash at Porba village.

An unidentified NSCN-K cadre was killed in an internecine clash with the rival NSCN-IM cadres at Wazeho.

Two NSCN-IM cadres and one from the NSCN-K were killed at Hongphoi village. Four more militants and a civilian are wounded in the clash.

Two NSCN-K militants were killed while three others sustained injuries in a pre-dawn attack by the NSCN-IM at Old Phek village.

A factional clash occurred between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the rival NSCN-K at Kuthur village.

Two NSCN-IM cadres are killed while unspecified number of NSCN-K cadres were wounded in a factional clash between cadres of the rival groups at Athibung.

Suspected NSCN-IM militants killed a senior functionary of the rival NSCN-K. Nampang Konyak, Education Kilonser (minister) and also convener of the outfit's Council of Kilonsers, is killed at his home. The militants also injured a security guard of the NSCN-K leader and fled with one AK-47 rifle and a US Carbine from the other guards.

A factional clash occurs between the rival NSCN factions at Athibung.

NSCN-K kills two NSCN-IM militants, Shimimi Tangkhul and Leacy Sukhalo, in two attacks at Satakha and Amiphoto Colony.

Two NSCN-IM cadres are wounded in a clash with rival NSCN-K at Lochomi village.

A NSCN-K cadre, `2<sup>nd</sup> lieutenant` Aloto and a civilian are wounded in a factional clash with NSCN-IM rival at Sheyipu village.

Unidentified gunmen kill the 'education kilonser' (minister) of the Federal Government of Nagaland of the NNC, Mar Jamir, at a place near BOC area of Kohima town.

One NSCN-IM cadre, James Tangkhul, is killed in a factional clash with cadres of the rival NSCN-K faction at a spot near Zunheboto town.

Two civilians, Kehubuyi and Sovenulu are wounded when firing broke out between cadres of the NSCN-IM and the NNC at Chosaba village.

A factional clash takes place between cadres of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K at Khukiye village and Chisholi village.

Unidentified gunmen kill a NSCN-IM cadre, Yangthsase Sangtam, at Longkhim.

NSCN-K kills a rival NSCN-IM cadre, Yongpong Konyak, at Longkhim.

One NSCN-IM cadre, Nzanthungo Lotha, is killed during a shoot out with the rival NSCN-K at Lerie near capital Kohima.

Unidentified gunmen killed a NSCN-IM cadre, Neitho Miachieo, in Kohima.

A NSCN-K cadre, 'corporal' Leshao Khiamniungan, is killed and another seriously wounded in an attack by rival NSCN-IM cadres at Akuluto.

A NSCN-IM cadre, Akam Yimchunger, is killed during a gun battle with NSCN-K at Longkhim.

Cadres of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-K exchange fire at Angangba village.

Unidentified gunmen assault a NSCN-K cadre, Vikiye Zhimomi, at Aradura locality.

A NSCN-IM cadre, Angam Zeliang, is killed in a clash with rival NNC cadres at Phek Basa in the Phek district.

One unidentified militant was killed and another wounded in a factional clash between rival cadres of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-K at Asukuto village.

Three NSCN-IM cadres were killed and several others wounded when a combined force of the NNC and the NSCN-K attacked a NSCN-IM camp in the Phek District.

Unidentified gunmen killed a former NNC cadre, Soloni Poumai, near Ura Academy Hall in the capital Kohima.

Two NSCN-IM cadres were killed in a fierce gun battle with a combined force of the NSCN-K and the NNC at Phek.

NSCN-K kills a rival NSCN-IM cadre, Vitoho, at Kholeboto.

A NSCN-K cadre, Aravi, was wounded in a clash with rival NSCN-IM at Yeshulto-Emlo.

Five NSCN-IM cadres were killed in a factional clash with rival NSCN-K cadres at Old Chalkot village.

A four-year-old boy, Inato Sumi, was killed, while two persons, including a woman, were wounded during a clash between rival cadres of the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K at North Point Colony.

Two militants, one each of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-K, were killed in a factional clash at a spot between K. Basa and Chisazumi village.

At least eight NSCN-K cadres were killed and 10 others sustained injuries when rival NSCN-IM militants attacked their mobile camp at Shoixe village.

A NSCN-IM militant, 'lieutenant' Hopson, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at 5th Mile in the Dimapur District.

The dead body of a 'lance corporal' of the NSCN-K was recovered from an unspecified place near Jotsoma bye-pass check gate in the Kohima District.

Three persons were killed following the factional clash between NSCN-K and NSCN-IM at Amiphoto in the Zunheboto town.

A NSCN-IM cadre, Abel Zeliang, was killed by the rival NSCN-K militants during a factional clash at Amiphoto colony.

A NSCN-IM militant was killed and one NSCN-K cadre was injured in an internecine clash at Meluri.

A NSCN-IM militant, 'sergeant' Limasashi Ao, was shot dead by unidentified militants in an internecine clash at Athibung.

A NSCN-IM militant, 'corporal' Yangpak Noke, was killed and another injured by the rival NSCN-K militants during factional clashes at Zunheboto town and Sukhalu village.

A clash between the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K was reported at New Market Area in the Kohima District.

A NSCN-K militant was killed during a clash with NSCN-IM cadres at Zungti village.

NSCN-K cadres attacked a camp of the NSCN-IM at Inbung killing three of their cadres. One NSCN-K cadre was injured in the incident. NSCN-IM militants attacked a NSCN-K camp at Athibung.

A former NSCN-K cadre, Kiyelho Rochill, was shot dead by the rival NSCN-IM militants in the Kohima District.

A factional clash between NSCN-K militants and the rival NSCN-IM cadres was reported from the New Market area in Kohima District.

Suspected militants of the NSCN-IM killed the 'education kilonser (minister)' of the Adinno faction of the Naga National Council, Palang Khiamniungan, at Phoolbari in Kohima.

A NSCN-IM cadre, 'corporal' H. Romeo Poumai, was killed and several others injured after an ambush by the rival NSCN-K at Bypass Road in Kohima District.

The NSCN-K attacked rival NSCN-IM militants while traveling in a vehicle near the dumping slot of Kohima Municipal Council.

Date

District

February 25

Peren

Two NSCN-IM cadres were killed in an attack by the rival NSCN-K faction at one of the outfit's camps in the Athibung area.

A NSCN-K militant, Chingsom Konyak, was killed in a factional clash with the NSCN-IM cadres at Tizit.

An internecine clash between the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K cadres was reported from the capital city of Kohima.

NSCN-IM cadres attacked the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) office of the NSCN-K located in Mon town, killing one NSCN-K cadre and injuring two others.

At least 10 people were killed and several others sustained injuries during clashes between the two rival NSCN factions at Surohuto village.

The NSCN-IM attacked a rival NSCN-K camp. Two militants, one each belonging to both the outfits, were reported to have died in the clash.

The NSCN-IM killed four NSCN-K cadres during an internecine clash at Yakor village.

Two unidentified insurgents were killed in a clash between NSCN-IM and NSCN-K cadres at Sereka Basti of Bhandari sub-division.

An elderly woman and two militants were reportedly injured in a factional clash between the NSCN-IM and NSCN-K cadres in the Athibung.

Unidentified gunmen killed a suspected NSCN-K cadre, identified as Tiayanger, at Aradura colony.

Two NSCN-IM cadres were killed in an internecine clash with the rival NSCN-K at Athibung.

An NSCN-IM cadre, Thangpo, was injured in an internecine clash with the rival NSCN-K at Yakur village.

Two NSCN-IM militants were killed in a gun-battle with cadres of the rival NSCN-K at Lapha Lampongbasti.

A NSCN-IM cadre was killed by the rival NSCN-K militants in the Athibung area.

Date

District

February 15

Peren

NSCN-IM cadres attacked the camp of rival NSCN-K, targeting its leader C. Singson, near Athibung village. He survived the attack.

NSCN-IM abducted two NSCN-K cadres after both groups reached the Soil and Water Conservation office at A G Colony in Kohima to allegedly extort money.

NSCN-K 'deputy Kilonser' Kughalo Mulatonu survived an attempt on his life by suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Ambolo colony in the town.

A 'lance corporal' of the NSCN-IM, identified as Jamie, was reportedly killed in an internecine clash with Naga National Council cadres in Phek District.

Suspected NSCN-K cadres killed a rival NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'lieutenant' Nikaho Kibami, outside the Public Work Department office in Kohima.

NSCN-IM militants killed a cadre belonging to the Naga National Council in an internecine clash at Y. Anar village.

Suspected NSCN-K cadres killed two unidentified persons at Longleng.

A NSCN-IM militant was killed in an internecine clash at Mokokchung.

A former NSCN-IM cadre was killed by some of the active cadres of the outfit at Dimapur.

The dead body of a NSCN-K cadre, with gun-shot injuries, was recovered from a village near the District headquarters of Wokha. He was suspected to have been killed by the NSCN-IM cadres.

Militants belonging to the Adino faction of the NNC attacked a group of the NSCN-IM cadres at Yorubami village near Chozuba town.

A NSCN-K militant, identified as Sentimoa, was killed by NSCN-IM cadres near the Little Flower School in Kohima.

An internecine clash between cadres of the NNC and the NSCN-IM was reported from Pfutsero town.

Two NNC cadres were killed in a gunfight between the NSCN-IM and NNC militants in the Phek District.

A NSCN-K cadre was killed in an internecine clash with NSCN-IM cadres at Lumitsami village.

Suspected NSCN-K cadres killed a NSCN-IM cadre near the Martyrs' Park in Kohima town.

A group of NSCN-IM militants opened fire at the residence of an unidentified NSCN-K leader at Noklak.

Three militants, including one NSCN-IM cadre and two NSCN-K cadres, were killed in a factional clash near Yakor village.

A NSCN-IM cadre was injured in a clash with the Naga National Council cadres at Ketsapo village.

An unidentified NSCN-IM cadre was killed and another injured in an internecine clash with the Naga National Council cadres at Surhoba village.

A NSCN-K cadre and a women vegetable vendor were killed when unidentified militants opened fire on them at Kohima.

A NSCN-IM militant, Khuchem Khaimniungan, was killed in an internecine clash with cadres of the NSCN-K and the NNC at Noklak.

An unidentified cadre of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), armed wing of the Adino Phizo-led NNC, was killed by unidentified gunmen at Kohima.

Date

District

January 27

Kohima

Nagaland Police recovered the body of a NSCN-IM leader Tevodeho Tetso, who was earlier abducted by unidentified gunmen at High School Junction in Kohima, from the Agri-Link road near Rusoma village.

NSCN-K militants killed three NSCN-IM cadres in renewed internecine clashes.

Two militants- one each from both the rival NSCN factions- were killed in an internecine clash at Longtsunger village in Kisum under Kiphire Sub-Division.

Three NSCN-K cadres were killed during a factional clash near Tizit.

Three NSCN-K cadres are abducted and later killed allegedly by the NSCN-IM faction near a local market in Kohima.

Two NNC cadres were killed during factional clash in the Tuensang District.

Date

District

January 18

Dimapur

Six NSCN-K cadres were killed in an internecine clash with the rival NSCN-IM at Tenyiphe-II near Dimapur.

A NSCN-IM militant was killed in Suruhoto.

Three NSCN-K militants were killed near Chumukedima village.

A civilian and an unidentified Naga militant were killed in continuing internecine clashes in Kohima.

Two NSCN-IM militants were killed by the rival NSCN-K at Cheteba town.

NSCN-K Angami region 'finance secretary' Ruopfu was killed.

The dead body of a NSCN-K cadre, who was killed in an internecine clash, was recovered from the Kitsubouzou woods in Kohima.

Four NSCN-K cadres and two civilians were killed in renewed internecine clashes in two separate incidents.

Date

District

June 8

Mokokchung

Four NSCN-K cadres were ambushed and killed by the NSCN-IM in an internecine clash near Tuli town.

Three NSCN-IM cadres were killed and another injured as suspected NSCN-K militants attacked the Cease-fire Monitoring Cell office of the former at Dimapur.

Three NSCN-K cadres were killed and another injured as NSCN-IM militants attacked their vehicle in Kohima.

Three NSCN-K cadres were killed in an ambush by the NSCN-IM militants at Pachaspura.